Meeting with His Excellency Antonio Morales, Philippine Ambassador to Australia
I was pleased to meet with His Excellency Antonio Morales, Philippine Ambassador to Australia, during a courtesy call at Parliament House. We discussed the strength of the Philippines–Australia relationship, including our long‑standing people‑to‑people ties and the significance of 80 years of bilateral relations this year. I appreciated the opportunity to engage with the Ambassador and […]
Ipswich Hospice Trivia Night
Saturday night’s Ipswich Hospice Trivia Night was a fantastic community event, made even better by the energy and enthusiasm of all the teams involved! A big thank you goes out to the organisers, volunteers, and everyone who took part. The work Ipswich Hospice does for local families is truly invaluable, providing compassionate end‑of‑life palliative care […]
Faith Christian School Parliament House Visit
Today, I had the pleasure of welcoming six Year 12 student leaders from Faith Christian School’s Distance Education program to Parliament House. They were in Canberra for the national Compass Christian Student Leaders Conference, joining hundreds of young leaders from across Australia. It was wonderful to hear about their studies, leadership journeys, and the work […]
Brisbane Chinese Festival and Gala Night
Thank you to President Michael Ma and his team at the Queensland Chinese United Council for hosting a wonderful Chinese New Year function at King George Square and Brisbane City Hall. This is the Year of the Horse – the Year of the Fire Horse which occurs every 60 years. May it bring you and […]
Matu Community Hub Centre Opening
Congratulations to the Matu Community of Queensland for the opening of the Matu Community Hub Centre this morning in Logan. This hub will be a key focal point for the provision of services to the whole community. One of the most inspiring things about the hub is the involvement of three generations in the initiative […]
Parliamentary Friends of SBS – Ramadan Iftar Dinner
In my capacity as Co‑Chair of the Parliamentary Friends of SBS, I had the privilege of attending the Ramadan Iftar Dinner hosted by the Governor General and SBS at Admiralty House in Sydney. There were leading members of the Muslim community in attendance as well as senior figures of other faiths. Guests included Sheikh […]
Ipswich Citizenship Ceremony
This afternoon, I joined elected representatives from all three levels of government in welcoming 300 new Australian citizens at the Ipswich Civic Centre. Prior to the ceremony, I spoke to new citizens from all over the world, including India, the Cook Islands, Samoa, Tonga, Philippines, Nepal, New Zealand and Russia. I met nurses, construction supervisors, […]
Chinese Fraternity Association of Queensland (CFAQ)
Thank you to the Chinese Fraternity Association of Queensland (CFAQ) for hosting a wonderful Lunar New Year celebration in Sunnybank. My appreciation to President Maria Hong, Fanny Lam, Shirley Mak, and the entire CFAQ team for bringing together community leaders, seniors and families to celebrate the Year of the Horse. Service Awards were presented to […]
Athiei Foundation Fundraising Evening
I attended the Athiei Foundation fundraising evening in support of educational equity and peacebuilding in South Sudan. Funds raised will help progress Phase 1 of the Athiei College of Science and Technology—an important investment in opportunity and future leadership. A meaningful and inspiring evening.
Opening Ceremony of the TET Festival
It was a pleasure to attend the Opening Ceremony of the TET Festival 2026, proudly hosted by the Vietnamese Community in Queensland. The ceremony was a wonderful celebration of the Lunar New Year, recognising the rich cultural heritage, traditions and contributions of the Vietnamese community across Queensland. Thank you to the Vietnamese Community in Queensland, […]